Obituaries

Apr 2, 2023

Arlene Joan Carney, 86, of Owasso, OK passed away peacefully Sunday, April 2,2023 in Collinsville, OK. She was born September 16, 1936, in Waukegan, IL to Howard Foster and the former Ruth Pennock. She had lived in Owasso for 15 years. While living in Illinois, she attended the Art Institute of Chicago and was an artist. She was also...

Apr 2, 2023

Mary Ellen Young passed away at the age of 93 in Bixby, OK surrounded by her loved ones.  Mary was born on November 27, 1929 in Oklahoma City, OK and was raised by her parents Albert and Emma (Wilkerson) Banks.  After high school, Mary attended nursing school at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, where she would continue working...

Mar 30, 2023

Lottie Marie (Kissel) Norwine, 78, of Oologah, OK passed away at home Thursday, March 30, 2023. Lottie was born September 23, 1944, in Houston, Texas to Hubert John Kissel and the former Lila Jones. She grew up in St. Louis and later settled and lived in Kingsville, TX for 40 years before moving to Oologah 12 years ago.

Mar 29, 2023

Timothy Dan Lincicome, 55, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2023, in Tulsa, OK after a short but fierce course with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Tim is a lifelong resident of the Owasso/Collinsville area. He was born June 19, 1967, in Tulsa, OK to Danny Landon Lincicome and Joyce LeVon Hephner. He attended Owasso schools for the entire 12 years....

Mar 23, 2023

Jerry Ray Bellmyer of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 79 in Owasso.  Jerry was born on December 16, 1943 in Borger, TX.  He served his country in the Navy and later made his career as a machinist for American Airlines.

Jerry is survived by his wife Shirley Bellmyer of the...

Mar 16, 2023

EPITAPH FOR HOWARD M. BURDICK, JR.

Howard Milton Burdick, Jr. was born in his grandmother’s Farmhouse near Oologah, Oklahoma on November 11, 1934 to Howard M. Burdick, Sr. and Etta Mae (Thomason) Burdick. He passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023

Visitation will be Noon to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Collinsville Dolton...

Mar 6, 2023

Our beloved, Arthur Wayne Carroll, entered into God’s Kingdom on March 6, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1941, to William Arthur Carroll and Fannie Sue Askew Carroll in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Memorial services will be 10:00 am, Saturday March 11, 2023 at the Collinsville Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Tim Odom officiating. Graveside services will be 10:00...

Mar 5, 2023

Gregory Zane Owens, passed away at the age of 72 in Tulsa, OK.  Greg was born on November 27, 1950 in Dallas, TX to Fred Oliver and Betty Marie Owens.  After graduating High School, Greg served his country as a Marine.  He then went into law enforcement and became a Deputy Sheriff in Wagner County.  Greg loved to talk...

Mar 1, 2023

Peggy Annette Ross, of Collinsville, OK passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, after a brief illness. Peggy was born June 19, 1930 in Vera, OK to Lewis and Minta (McDonald) Lyman. On August 19, 1950 she married Daniel Leon (Joe) Ross of Collinsville.

Peggy is survived by her husband of 73 years, Daniel L. Ross, and...

Feb 21, 2023

Mark Allen Pannell of Vera, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 56.  Mark was born on August 9, 1966 in Fort Smith, AR to James Robert and Faye (Roughley) Pannell.

Mark is survived by his sister Tammy Fujibayashi and husband Carter, and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded...

Feb 19, 2023

Coweta Mae “Tweedie” Wilkinson Schmeisser of Vera, Ok passed away on Sunday, February 19th, 2023, in Claremore, Ok at the age of 91. Tweedie was born on December 28th, 1931, in Vera to Thomas G. Wilkinson and Alice Storts Wilkinson. Tweedie married Melvin M, Mathews on August 6th, 1954; He preceded her in death on February 10th, 1987. She...

Feb 11, 2023

Lavona Lee Cash Kamalakis was born on October 24, 1938 in Montrose, Colorado to Susie Elizabeth Rush and Meril Owen Cash.  She went to be with her precious Lord on February 11, 2023.

Lavona graduated from Laverne High School in 1956 and furthered her education to become a nurse.  She attended Enid General Hospital School of Nursing...

Feb 5, 2023

Ellen Sue Howarth, 73, of resident of Oologah since November of 1972. She was born February 12, 1949 in Tulsa, OK to Ralph Bise and the former Marie Love. She was and excellent mother.

She is survived by her husband T.J. Howarth of the Home, 1 son: Clint Nelson Howarth of the home, 1 sister: Arlen Medlock...

Feb 1, 2023

DALE LYNN JACKSON

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”  Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. II Corinthians 12:9, NIV

Dale L. Jackson, 65, died after a lengthy and valiant...

Feb 1, 2023

Erlinda Sim Justus, age 72, lived in Owasso, OK passed away on Feb 1, 2023.

She was born in Manila, Philippines on August 26, 1950. Her mother and father were both originally from Aklan province and relocated to Manila after the Second World War. It was very tough growing up during this time but her father, Bienvienido...

Jan 31, 2023

Nellie Packett, 96 resident of Owasso, OK passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Collinsville, OK. She was born March 28, 1926, in Hulbert, OK to James and Sara Fortner. She was a retired Cook.  She loved bingo and traveling.  She had eleven children, and 6 preceded her in death. She is survived by 5 Daughters.

No...

Jan 27, 2023

Adam Jay Miller, age 40, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. Adam was born on November 2, 1982, in Tulsa, OK to parents Jack and Karen Miller.  He attended Oologah-Talala High School where he played baseball.  He went on to play baseball in Independence, KS. Adam made his career as a postal carrier at the Owasso Post Office. ...

Jan 20, 2023

Larry Aden Buster, 79, of Oologah, OK passed away January 20, 2023, in Oologah. He was born March 24, 1943, in Claremore, OK to Noel Leon Buster and the former Dorothy Douglass. He graduated from Oologah High School in 1961 as valedictorian, he then received his degree from Northeastern State University and then went on to get his master’s...

Jan 15, 2023

Bettye Hansche, 80, of Vera, OK passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 24, 1942 in Crossett, AR to W.D. Smith and Myrtice Jane Smith. She enjoyed quilting, baking and spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bettye is survived by her children: Wade Hansche, Debbie Hansche Blackwood,...

Jan 14, 2023

Thomas Eugene Burr of Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the age of 80.

Visitation for Thomas will be 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.  The family will be present from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at...